Landmarks and well-travelled streets such as The Headrow and Briggate are all featured in this wonderful trip down memory lane. The photos provide a fascinating snapshot of life during the decade which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 14 rarely-seen photos take you back to Leeds city centre in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
Leeds Civic Hall with the Leeds Polytechnic under construction to the left. Cars are parked in Calverley Street, left, and Leeds General Infirmary is at the left edge. The Civic Gardens in the foreground were later dedicated to Nelson Mandela in support of his struggle against apartheid. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in the 1960s
Harrison's Almshouses on Wade Lane with St John's Church in the background pictured in February 1962. They were the gift of Leeds merchant John Harrison, who left £1,000 as an endowment and built in 1653 for 40 poor women. This photograph was taken shortly before demolition.
9. Leeds city centre
The demolition of the Royal Exchange Buildings at 1A Park Row in May 1964. They were situated on the east side of Park Row near City Square, at the junction with Boar Lane. They were replaced in 1965 by a tower block, Royal Exchange House. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
A view looking along Woodhouse Lane from The Headrow in January 1966. Lewis's department store is on the right. A no-entry buses only scheme can be seen operating. This area has now been redeveloped as the pedestrian only Dortmund Square. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Leeds city centre
The Duchess of Kent photographed with nurses at Leeds General Infirmary after presenting them with awards in March 1967. The Duchess of Kent had been called on to undertake many official duties after the death of the Princess Royal in 1965. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Kirkgate showing the former premises of Scarr's Ltd., hardware merchants and ironmongers in February 1966. A car is parked beside a parking meter outside. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net